Unemployment figures are published each month by the Office for National Statistics. A selection of the latest figures as they relate to Derbyshire is presented on the Derbyshire Observatory. In February 2019 there were 9550 people aged 16+ included on the Claimant Count. The Claimant Count unemployment rate across Derbyshire is currently 2.0%, higher than … Continue reading “Monthly Unemployment Statistics – February 2019”

Unemployment figures are published each month by the Office for National Statistics. A selection of the latest figures as they relate to Derbyshire is presented on the Derbyshire Observatory. In January 2019 there were 8970 people aged 16+ included on the Claimant Count. The Claimant Count unemployment rate across Derbyshire is currently 1.8%, higher than … Continue reading “Monthly Unemployment Statistics – January 2019”

This document gives a brief overview of the latest statistics and news on the Derbyshire economy, both in a national and local context. Each quarterly update also provides information on an ‘in focus’ topic, in this edition ‘HS2 in Derbyshire’. Quarterly Economic Review – December 2018

The 2018 Directors of Public Health report is now available. Director’s of Public Health have a statutory requirement to write an annual independent report on the health of their population. The report is to raise awareness and understanding of local health issues, highlight areas of specific concern and make recommendations for change.

The latest data from the Annual Population Survey covering Economic Activity, Employment Rate, Self Employment, and Occupation is available to view under the Labour Market heading in the Economy and Employment section.

The Derbyshire Citizens’ Panel Results – May 2018 gives a breakdown of the responses from Panel members to questions covering: Health and Social Care, Crime and Community Safety, Roads and Traffic Management, Waste Management, Libraries and Heritage.

The latest infographic on Manufacturing in Derbyshire shows the sector employs 55,000 people. Over the last year the number of manufacturing jobs in the county has increased. Metals and metal products and food and drink are the largest sectors.

The Area Summary Profiles and Derbyshire Quilt have been published. The Area Profiles provide an overview of an area using key indicators covering themes such as People and place, Health and well-being, Housing, and Community Safety. The profiles have been updated with the latest available datasets and are available for all Electoral Divisions as well … Continue reading “Area Profiles”